Kirsten Gatt

aditus foundation

aditus foundation was established in 2011 by three lawyers dedicated to ensuring human rights access in Malta. The Latin word for ‘access', aditus' mission is the analysis of access to human rights recognition and enjoyment. aditus was established to monitor, report and act on human rights access for individuals and groups. aditus was founded on the principles of the universality, interdependence and indivisibility of all human rights. We adopt a broad perspective for human rights, identifying themes such as discrimination and access to effective remedies. While focused on Malta, we highlight the regional and international implications of local obstacles to human rights access. Our main activities include the identification of priority areas, formulating advocacy strategies and working towards improvement in legal and administrative standards. This includes offering pro bono legal information and advice. We remain in constant communication and cooperation with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental entities to maintain a comprehensive approach. aditus is committed to engaging the public in human rights discourse that is well informed and unbiased , through press statements and TV and radio appearances. We also make full use of the Internet to disseminate information, raise public awareness, gather advocacy support and establish contact with individuals and networks. aditus is Secretariat for the Platform of Human Rights Organisations in Malta. It is registered with the Malta Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, and has affiliations with the International Detention Coalition, the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, the European Network on Statelessness and the Anna Lindh Foundation. We are also members of the Consultative Forum of the European Asylum Support Office, and of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.